Form: 10-K

Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

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EXHIBIT 12.1 NIKE, Inc. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
The following disclosure reflects the Company's continuing operations:
 
Year Ended May 31,
(In millions)
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Net income from continuing operations
$
2,693

 
$
2,451

 
$
2,257

 
$
2,163

 
$
1,916

Income taxes
851

 
805

 
754

 
689

 
612

Income before income taxes
3,544

 
3,256

 
3,011

 
2,852

 
2,528

Add fixed charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense(1)
58

 
23

 
31

 
32

 
33

Interest component of leases(2)
53

 
48

 
42

 
39

 
36

TOTAL FIXED CHARGES
111

 
71

 
73

 
71

 
69

Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges(3)
$
3,655

 
$
3,327

 
$
3,084

 
$
2,923

 
$
2,597

Ratio of earnings to total fixed charges
32.9

 
46.9

 
42.2

 
41.2

 
37.6

(1)
Interest expense includes interest both expensed and capitalized.
(2)
Interest component of leases includes one-tenth of rental expense which approximates the interest component of operating leases.
(3)
Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges are exclusive of capitalized interest.